Allplan Bridge: Software supports use of BIM in bridge engineering
One year on from its first release, a host of new capabilities have been added to expand Allplan Bridge.
A new approach to managing the historic environment
Barbara Cummins, director of heritage at Historic Environment Scotland, discusses the new planning policy for Scotland.
Powerproject XV to deliver confidence in project schedules
Elecosoft has released the highly anticipated Powerproject XV, designed for use by planners and project managers across the whole spectrum of the planning and construction management sector.
Outline planning for Purfleet regeneration gets the green light
The Purfleet regeneration scheme has received outline planning permission after Thurrock Council’s planning committee give the development the green light.
Guinness to build largest ever housing scheme in Leeds
The Guinness Partnership has acquired a 928 home site, the biggest in its history, at Hunslet Road near Leeds Dock.
Labour says it will scrap permitted development rule
The Labour Party has said it would scrap a government scheme that allows commercial and residential buildings to be transformed into homes without planning permission.
Plans unveiled for £30m tourist development at Loch Lomond
Plans for a new £30m tourist development at Loch Lomond have been unveiled by Flamingo Land Limited and Scottish Enterprise.
Plans approved to transform Boots Island site in Nottingham
Outline plans to transform the former Boots Island site in Nottingham have been given the nod, as the city is set to create “possibly the biggest regeneration scheme in the UK”.
Planning application approved for North Street Quarter
The North Street Quarter development in Lewes has taken a step forward, as detailed plans for the landscape and appearance of phases 2 and 3 were approved by the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA).
Scotland’s Historic Environment launches new planning policy
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) published its new Historic Environment Policy for Scotland (HEPS) which will be used by decision-makers in Scotland, the new planning policy will take effect from 1 May.
City of London committee gives Tulip Tower the nod
The City of London's Planning and Transportation Committee has granted planning permission for the construction of The Tulip.
Plans submitted for 330 new homes in Whitlawburn
Plans have been submitted by CCG (Scotland) Ltd to build 330 homes in Whitlawburn as part of a £42m housing-led regeneration.
WSP to acquire planning consultancy
WSP has revealed its intent to acquire Indigo Planning Ltd as part of its aim to become the top planning consultancy in the UK.
Liverpool to develop climate resilience planning policy
The RTPI is working with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to develop a climate resilience policy for the city region’s 1.6 million residents.
